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AR SB573

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-306(19) to create an exemption from prohibited places for concealed carry licensees in private employer parking lots
  • Prohibits private employers from preventing licensed employees from possessing legally owned handguns locked inside their private motor vehicles in the employer's parking lot
  • Prohibits private employers from denying parking lot access to employees whose vehicles contain handguns kept for lawful purposes and out of sight
  • Creates new section § 5-73-324 establishing licensee possession rights in private employer parking lots
  • Exemption does not apply to other prohibited places specifically listed in § 5-73-306(1)-(18), including public universities, colleges, and community colleges

Legislative Description

Permitting A Concealed Carry Licensee To Possess A Concealed Handgun In His Or Her Employer's Parking Lot.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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